Glass cylinders {beaker} can have width and height almost the same, with open side up, to hold fluid.
Metal or plastic cylinders {canister} can have a lid for holding solids.
Glass bottles {cruet} can have a narrow neck and small opening with lid, for oil or vinegar.
pitcher {decanter}.
Large pitchers {ewer} can have a large opening.
small water bowl {fingerbowl}, in which to dip fingers after eating greasy or sticky food.
Large containers {flagon} can have a spout and handle, to hold liquids.
wood box {humidor}, in which to put cigars.
Glass cylinders {Mason jar}, with width half of height, have screw-on lids with rubber seals.
Large glazed baked clay cups {stein}, for beer or ale, can have a handle.
Large metal bowls {tureen} can be for soup.
Small vase-shaped vessels {urn} can hold solids.
Glass or plastic cylinders {volumetric} can have rulings, with volume in milliliters.
large thick iron pot {caldron}, for boiling.
Metal pans {chafing dish} can be for cooking food on dining tables.
Bottom metal pot holds boiling water, and top metal pot {double boiler} holds chocolate or other food, to prevent scalding.
Large metal containers {vat} can hold liquids.
large metal convex pan {wok}.
Glass containers {flask} can hold liquids, with a round opening at top.
Insulated containers {Dewar flask} can hold cold liquefied gases.
Pyramidal glass containers {Erlenmeyer flask} can have a round opening at top.
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